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Steel Blue

Hex Code #3697B3

Color Analysis Summary

Color #3697B3, historically referred to as Steel Blue, is a beautifully balanced color tone. Mathematically, in the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) spectrum, this color is formulated by mixing 21% red, 59% green, and 70% blue. These digital components translate to exact numerical values of Red: 54, Green: 151, and Blue: 179. In terms of web formatting, this exact tone is declared in stylesheets using the hex code #3697B3. For designers working with cylindrical coordinates, its HSL values are mapped to a hue angle of 193°, a saturation of 54%, and a lightness index of 46%. In the HSV (Hue, Saturation, Value) model, it retains a brightness value of 70%. Because of its specific lightness, this tone offers distinct visual contrast properties. Incorporating #3697B3 into your UI layout is highly recommended for building visual hierarchy, either as a primary brand marker or a subtle secondary accent. When paired with its programmatic complement or analogous siblings, it creates a highly professional and accessible color scheme.

Color Code Formats

RGB (Red, Green, Blue)54, 151, 179
HSL (Hue, Sat, Lightness)193°, 54%, 46%
HSV (Hue, Sat, Value)193°, 70%, 70%
CSS Valuergb(54, 151, 179)

WCAG 2.1 Contrast & Accessibility Check

On White Background3.37:1
AA Normal Text (4.5:1)FAIL
AA Large Text (3.0:1)PASS
AAA Normal Text (7.0:1)FAIL
AAA Large Text (4.5:1)FAIL
On Black Background6.23:1
AA Normal Text (4.5:1)PASS
AA Large Text (3.0:1)PASS
AAA Normal Text (7.0:1)FAIL
AAA Large Text (4.5:1)PASS

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